Seattle’s own Peter Donovan has partnered with DittyTV to bring you the world premiere of his new music video, “If I Knew Then,” a smartly-written Dylan-esque track from his debut solo LP, This Better Be Good. “The songs are more reflective than bitter, more nostalgic than sad,” says Donovan of the new collection. “It’s an album about learning and growing from life’s experiences and reflecting on past failures in the interest of future successes.” 5

“I had some deep diving to do in my spirit that was in dire need of healing,” admits Seth Walker, the acclaimed Blues and Americana artist behind the upcoming album for Royal Potato Family, I Hope I Know, set for release this Friday, May 20th. “With the world tilting on its axis as it did, my hand was forced to begin that search and subsequent surrender.” Walker worked with renowned producer/multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix (The Wood

Silver Lining is a need-to-know, harmony-smitten band from Oslo, Norway, earning praise for its sophomore studio album, Go Out Nowhere, available now via Die With Your Boots On Records. We caught up primarily with founding member Live Miranda Solberg to hear her thoughts on the record and the band’s latest music video release, who her favorite harmony singers are, and who she’s most excited to see at this year’s Oslo Americana festival. 5 Questions with Silver Lining by

If the world has you beaten down, Dirty Streets has just what you need. The Memphis-based trio’s latest music video release, “Alright,” kicks some serious butt, and DittyTV has the World Premiere ready to roll. Showcasing the dynamic film work of director Waheed AlQawasmi, while delivering the first taste of what’s to come from their just-announced LP for Blue Élan Records, Who’s Gonna Love You, this is Dirty Streets doing what it does best: fighting

“George [Jones] is the greatest country singer of all time, and everybody else is shooting for second place,” says Isaac Gibson, founding member of 49 Winchester. “Nobody’s voice has ever made me feel things as profoundly as George’s has.” We caught up with Gibson to learn about his influences, 49 Winchester’s evolution as a band, and the group’s upcoming LP, Fortune Favors The Bold, which drops May 13th via New West Records. 5 Questions with

To pair with the World Premiere of their latest music video single, Los Angeles-based The Americans have touched base with us to discuss the band’s sophomore studio album, Stand True, which was released May 6 via Loose Music. Learn about the making of the video, the group’s love for both pre-war American music and modern styles alike, their role in the PBS series American Epic, and more.  5 Questions with The Americans by Sam Shansky

Haroula Rose has partnered with DittyTV this week to premiere her latest music video single, “You Should Probably Leave.” The video features Rose’s intimate cover of a tune by Chris Stapleton, which she calls “a perfect song — specific and universal.” We caught up with the L.A. songstress and award-winning filmmaker to discuss the new video, her upcoming studio album Catch the Light, her 2020 film Once Upon a River, and more. 5 Questions with Haroula Rose by Sam

BLUES MUSIC AWARDS 2022 WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT FIRST IN-PERSON EVENT SINCE 2019 Tommy Castro is the big winner with three awards with multiple honors going to Sue Foley & Christone “Kingfish” Ingram  The Renasant Convention Center was packed with blues musicians, fans, and music-world luminaries on May 5th, anxious to see who would be the winners at the 43rd Annual Blues Music Awards. Besides awarding honors in 25 categories, the BMAs, as is its tradition, featured performances

C.J. Lewandowski of The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys has checked in with us to discuss the band’s recent album release Never Slow Down on Smithsonian Folkways, getting hooked on Bluegrass as a kid by visiting Dolly’s Stampede, what it’s like to own Jimmy Martin’s 1973 Ford F-100 pickup, and much more. The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys’ Never Slow Down Tour 2022 is in full swing, and you can see dates and purchase tickets now at theporamblinboys.com. 5

Connect with Chris Regan, lead singer/guitarist of Ceramic Animal, one of Easy Eye Sound’s most recent signees. Regan shares details of growing up in a pop-punk-dominated Doylestown, PA, the rewarding feeling of doing something yourself, and how collaborating with veteran songwriters, including Desmond Child and Pat McLaughlin, taught him a lot about keeping the flow of lyrics. Ceramic Animal will hit the road with The Nude Party at the beginning of June, and you can